GREAT EDUCATION COLORADO HARNESSES THE POWER OF GRASSROOTS ACTIVISM AND DIVERSE, INCLUSIVE NETWORKS TO GUARANTEE THAT PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN EVERY COLORADO COMMUNITY ARE WELCOMING AND ADEQUATELY, EQUITABLY, AND SUSTAINABLY FUNDED
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$713K
-6.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$67K
-48.1% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$67K
-48.1% YoY
About Great Education Colorado
Based on IRS filings
Great Education Colorado is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in DENVER, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $713K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $67K. Net investment income was $21K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $713,234 | $763,819 | $179,122 |
| Revenue | $787,127 | $1,421,803 | $686,978 |
| Expenses | $833,696 | $840,099 | $695,198 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $20,672 | $2,492 | $43 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Great Education Colorado Action Fund ($67,490).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| GREAT EDUCATION COLORADO ACTION FUND DENVER, CO | GENERAL OPERATING | $67,490 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LISA WEIL | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 35 | $74,023 |
| MIMI STEPHANUS | BOARD CHAIR | 1 | — |
| MARY CARLSON | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| JANE VAN HAMME | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| KIRK BANGHART | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SYLVIA BOOKHARDT | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| TESSA KIRCHNER | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| CHERYL MILLER | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| ANGELES OSORIO de la ROSA | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| FRANK REEVES | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| WENDY RIMEL | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| ZACH ROJO | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| SEN NANCY TODD | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Great Education Colorado?
Great Education Colorado is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in DENVER, CO. It holds $713K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Great Education Colorado?
As of 2024, Great Education Colorado holds $713K in total assets with $787K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $67K in 2024.
Where does Great Education Colorado operate?
Great Education Colorado has awarded grants in Colorado.
What size grants does Great Education Colorado award?
In 2024, Great Education Colorado awarded 1 grants totaling $67K — an average of about $67K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Great Education Colorado's EIN?
Great Education Colorado's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-2517232. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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